May 14, 2026 10:00 EST
Old Master Paintings / Silver / English & Continental Furniture
680
Pair of Dutch Baroque Carved Oak Figures of Seated Angels
Property of a Boca Raton Private Collector
18th Century
Each figure carved in the round, the torsos twisting and the drapery with fluid folds; the faces with full cheeks and curling hair, the arms extended outward in lively gesture; on later pedestals with molded edges.
Height of figures 57 inches (144.5 cm), width 30 inches (76 cm), depth 24 inches (61cm).
Footnote:
The present angels exemplify the robust and expressive character of Dutch Baroque woodcarving of the 18th century, where sculptural ornament played an integral role in ecclesiastical interiors. Such figures were commonly executed in oak and formed part of elaborate church furnishing, particularly pulpits, choir screens, and organ case, where animated putti and angels contributed to a sense of movement and spiritual drama. The deeply carved drapery, energetic poses, and emotive physiognomy align with Northern European interpretations of the Baroque. Their scale further supports an origin within a monumental setting.
Property of a Boca Raton Private Collector
18th Century
Each figure carved in the round, the torsos twisting and the drapery with fluid folds; the faces with full cheeks and curling hair, the arms extended outward in lively gesture; on later pedestals with molded edges.
Height of figures 57 inches (144.5 cm), width 30 inches (76 cm), depth 24 inches (61cm).
Footnote:
The present angels exemplify the robust and expressive character of Dutch Baroque woodcarving of the 18th century, where sculptural ornament played an integral role in ecclesiastical interiors. Such figures were commonly executed in oak and formed part of elaborate church furnishing, particularly pulpits, choir screens, and organ case, where animated putti and angels contributed to a sense of movement and spiritual drama. The deeply carved drapery, energetic poses, and emotive physiognomy align with Northern European interpretations of the Baroque. Their scale further supports an origin within a monumental setting.
Auction: Old Master Paintings / Silver / English & Continental Furniture, May 14, 2026
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings on May 13, 2026
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Johan Julius Ringdahl's Achilles Mourning the Death of Patroclus Achieves a World Auction Record for the Artist
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Collection
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle held an auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings & Drawings on May 13, 2026 presenting works spanning the 16th through 19th centuries, including portraits, still lifes and landscapes, along with religious, historical and mythological subjects.
Johan Julius Ringdahl
A highlight of the sale was Achilles Mourning the Death of Patroclus, a rare neoclassic work by the Swedish artist Johan Julius Ringdahl (1813-1882), which tripled its $8,000-12,000 estimate, selling for an impressive $35,200—A World Auction Record for the Artist. A graduate of the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts who chiefly concentrated on portraiture and genre scenes, Ringdahl’s depiction of the first episode of the eighteenth book of Homer’s Iliad was almost certainly painted on commission for a serious lover of Greek poetry. It is a poignant evocation of the hero’s grief at the death of his friend Patroclus, who has been killed in battle by the Trojan prince Hector. Equally moving is the presence of Achilles’s mother, the sea goddess Thetis, who has come to comfort him. As she touches her son’s shoulder tenderly, she presents him with the new shield and armor just made for him by the smith god Hephaestus, offering him a way forward to fulfill his destiny.
Additional Categories in the Sale
Special sections of the sale will also showcase English & Continental Silver, lots 63-193 (Read More) on Wednesday, May 13 and English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts, lots 301-710 (Read More) on Thursday, May 14.
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Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for complimentary auction estimates. Our Specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
